Add 54/5 and 2/42, Solve 10 4/5 + 2/42 as a fraction

Add 54/5 and 2/42

1^st number: 10 4/5, 2^nd number: 2/42

54/5 + 2/42 is 1139/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
54/5 = 54 × 42/5 × 42 = 2268/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210
Add the two like fractions:
2268/210 + 10/210 = 2268 + 10/210 = 2278/210
2278/210 simplified gives 1139/105
So, 54/5 + 2/42 = 1139/105
In mixed form: 1089/105

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